Sarah DiBoise
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Stanford University, leading a team of health care attorneys to provide legal counsel to two leading academic medical centers. Served as Board advisor and counsel to the Boards of Directors of Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, advising Board Chairs and executive leadership on governance issues, regulatory compliance, litigation, sensitive internal investigations, joint ventures and acquisitions. Proven track record in reducing litigation risks and enhancing compliance through strategic legal frameworks. Adept at fostering collaboration across teams while delivering high-quality results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Counsel Health Care
Stanford University
06.2001 - 05.2025
- Led team of health care attorneys providing comprehensive legal support to two academic medical centers, one community hospital, two large medical groups and affiliated entities.
- Advised Boards of Directors and executive leadership on significant litigation and regulatory compliance matters.
- Advised executive leadership on risk management and compliance strategies, protecting the company from unforeseen legal challenges.
- Partnered with executive team to develop complex joint venture and affiliation structures to advance the organization's strategic objectives.
- Drafted clear, concise, and comprehensive legal opinions for various stakeholders to facilitate informed decisionmaking.
- Enhanced company compliance by implementing robust legal policies and procedures.
- Drafted corporate governance documents to enhance transparency and accountability among stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of legal matters, minimizing potential negative impacts on business operations.
- Managed a diverse range of legal projects, balancing competing priorities while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
- Mentored junior attorneys within the team, fostering professional development and contributing to their growth as future leaders within the organization.
- Provided support during external audits or investigations, ensuring a cooperative approach that maintained strong working relationships with regulators or other authorities involved in these processes.
Assistant General Counsel
Sutter Health
1998 - 2001
- Lead legal counsel for three large hospitals and two large medical groups.
- Legal advisor to four Boards of Directors and executive leadership
Education
J.D. - Law
Berkeley Law School (formerly Boalt Hall School of Law)
Berkeley, CA05-1982
Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology
Stanford University
Stanford, CA06.1978
Skills
- Corporate governance
- Regulatory compliance, including data privacy
- Affiliations and acquisitions
- Government relations
- Litigation management
Timeline
Deputy General Counsel Health Care
Stanford University
06.2001 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology
Stanford University
Assistant General Counsel
Sutter Health
1998 - 2001
J.D. - Law
Berkeley Law School (formerly Boalt Hall School of Law)
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